Delhi High Court

63,783 judgments

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Saurav Anand v. Union Public Service Commission

07 Nov 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8490

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging permanent debarment by UPSC, holding that the petitioner cannot seek relief without challenging the final order upholding the punishment.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition permanent debarment natural justice principle of proportionality

Kamini Arya v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi

07 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8147

The Delhi High Court dismissed the interim bail application of an accused in a gruesome murder case, holding that medical urgency was not substantiated and the gravity of the offence warranted denial of bail at the trial stage.

criminal petition_dismissed interim bail medical urgency minor child care heinous offence

Resorts Consortium India Limited v. Income Tax Appellate Tribunal SMC-1, Delhi Bench & Ors.

07 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8246-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing an income tax appeal, holding that bona fide pursuit of a review application and lack of notice of the order constituted sufficient cause under the Limitation Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay Limitation Act Section 5 Limitation Act Section 12 Income Tax Act Section 260A

Bimla v. Nirmala & Anr.

07 Nov 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8276

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay and impleadment of legal heirs in place of the deceased plaintiff and permitted withdrawal of the suit based on a compromise deed between the parties.

civil appeal_allowed condonation of delay Order XXII Rule 3 CPC Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Section 151 CPC

Deepali Designs & Exhibits Private Limited v. Pico Hong Kong Limited & Anr.

07 Nov 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8273

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application for interim injunction restraining defendants from disposing of their share in an Arbitral Award and using the consortium trade name, as the award amount was already deposited in court and no prima facie case was made out.

civil appeal_dismissed interim injunction Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC Arbitral Award consortium agreement

Sanjay Gupta v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

07 Nov 2023 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2023:DHC:8258

The Delhi High Court held that consolidation proceedings in Village Chandanhula are complete and directed authorities to process the petitioner's housing project application without indefinite delay.

property petition_allowed Significant consolidation proceedings Village Chandanhula land development lay-out plan

Pankaj Akshan v. State

07 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8148

The Delhi High Court upheld the order denying release of 90 grams of melted gold to the complainant due to lack of evidence connecting it to stolen jewellery and recognized the right of the deceased accused's legal representatives to possession after abatement of proceedings.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant release of seized property melted gold disclosure statements Section 161 Cr.P.C.

Balbir Singh Khandelwal v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.

07 Nov 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8318

The Delhi High Court upheld the suspension of a university employee in contemplation of disciplinary enquiry, holding it lawful and not violative of natural justice or fundamental rights.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant suspension disciplinary enquiry natural justice Rule 51 JNU Rules

Shreyash Retail Private Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax TDS Circle 77(1) & Anr.

07 Nov 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:8085-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking order denying a lower TDS deduction certificate under Section 197 of the Income Tax Act and remanded the matter for fresh, reasoned consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 197 Income Tax Act Lower Deduction Certificate TDS deduction rate Rule 28AA Income Tax Rules

Rainbow Digital Services Pvt Ltd v. Union of India

07 Nov 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:8092-DB

The Delhi High Court held that recovery of outstanding dues from a corporate debtor in liquidation must be pursued before the NCLT, and the High Court will not entertain parallel writ petitions under Article 226 when the issue is pending insolvency proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 National Company Law Tribunal Article 226 Constitution of India Indian Post Office Act, 1898

Naveen Kumar Saini v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr.

07 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:8105-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the withdrawal of the petitioner's appointment offer by DDA after multiple extensions to join, ruling no show cause notice was required before appointing the next candidate.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant offer of appointment extension of joining time withdrawal of appointment principles of natural justice

Department of Defence Research and Development v. Deepti Bhardwaj & Ors.

07 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:8108-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing promotion consideration for a senior officer alongside her junior, affirming that statutory Recruitment Rules and DoP&T guidelines mandate seniors be considered when juniors are promoted.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant promotion seniority Recruitment Rules Department of Personnel & Training OM

Dr. Ajay Pal v. Union of India and Ors.

07 Nov 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:8093-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment and tenure of the Director of MDNIY, holding that the incumbent met essential qualifications and the appointment was lawful, with no evidence of forgery or unauthorized extension.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Quo warranto Public Interest Litigation Appointment legitimacy Recruitment rules

Ramesh Kumar & Ors. v. Rajiv Sharma

07 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8097

The High Court allowed limited relief to petitioners by permitting further evidence after closure by the Trial Court under Section 151 CPC, balancing procedural fairness with expeditious trial under its supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Section 151 CPC Delhi Rent Control Act Eviction petition

NTPC LTD. v. SH. PANKAJ KUMAR & ORS.

07 Nov 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8167
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The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's withdrawal of the civil suit under Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC, holding that defendants cannot oppose withdrawal except on costs.

civil appeal_allowed Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC Section 151 CPC withdrawal of suit dismissal as withdrawn

Ruchika Rai Madan v. Directorate of Education & Ors.

07 Nov 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:8116-DB

The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary proceedings initiated under the Employees Service Regulations by the appointing Society are valid and a writ petition challenging a show cause notice or chargesheet at the inquiry stage is not maintainable.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings show cause notice chargesheet Delhi School Education Rules, 1973

Indian Agro & Recycled Paper Mills Association v. Tafcon Projects (India) Pvt Ltd

07 Nov 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8170

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit by enforcing the parties' Settlement Agreement and ordered a 50% refund of court fees to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed Settlement Agreement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Section 151 CPC Court Fees Act refund

Indian Oil Corporation Limited v. Ravindra Singh Proprietor of M/S Ravi Oil

07 Nov 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8169
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The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a commercial petition on the basis of a voluntary settlement recorded in a Memorandum of Understanding under Section 151 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Section 151 CPC Settlement Memorandum of Understanding Withdrawal of petition

Mayank Antil v. The State of NCT Delhi

07 Nov 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:8155

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that detailed scrutiny of evidence is premature at this stage and the circumstantial material justifies continued custody.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail application Section 302 IPC last seen evidence contradictions in witness testimony

Sandesh v. Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi

07 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:8106-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a long-term terminable engagement ANM, holding no legal right to regularization arises absent a formal appointment.

administrative petition_dismissed Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife regularization terminable engagement Central Administrative Tribunal